If you are looking for something interesting and inexpensive to do with your children or just something to keep you occupied that costs very little – go to the thrift store and get a craft kit. I was trolling the aisles, stacks and racks today and noticed that there were several nice brand-new kits at the Salvation Army store a couple of miles from my house that featured two stuffed animal kits. Each kit included all the materials necessary to make, stuff, decorate and dress two stuffed animals. The kits were $8 each but that would take longer to do than to watch a movie and cost less.
If that isn’t your thing, there are other craft kits with instructions available at thrift stores or even if you went to a craft store and bought a kit, this would give you some family fun time and possibly a hobby that will teach your child new skills.
No kids? That’s one reason why I didn’t buy a kit. (Plus, I don’t really like stuffed animals). There are other things that you can do. If you are interested in other crafts, a thrift store would be a good place to start if you aren’t too certain that you are going to stick with the hobby.
I have noticed that since the economy has taken a nose dive, prices have increased on items in the thrift store. Don’t get me wrong you can get some great deals still, you just have to hunt for them. I bought a few bags of yarn for projects and a fraction of the price I would pay at a craft store or local yarn shop. Most thrift stores offer special sale days, so go with an open mind (and cash) and you can clean up.
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